Antigravity full range of motion four limb dry swim exercise machine

ABSTRACT

An antigravity full range of motion four limb dry swim overall body exercise machine that allows virtually every muscle in the body to work anaerobically or aerobically, at the user&#39;s choosing, while the user is lying down on their back to take pressure off the user&#39;s spine, and working most muscles through a nominal or up to a full range of motion at the user&#39;s choosing, which motions can be in one of several directions or arcs at the user&#39;s choosing. The machine includes a base frame with parallel frame adjustable lengths and supporting cross segments horizontally and vertically to a second parallel frame length above the first, the entire base frame having a first end and a second end, the first end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable arm apparatuses with handles, the second end having frame adjustments to accept length and tension adjustable leg apparatuses with pedals. Mounted on top of the base frame top parallel lengths are padded bench apparatuses, one for the torso which can include a headrest and one for the hips. The middle of the length of the base frame has a spring or shock absorber type structure to allow the middle top level of the base frame, supporting the seat and torso apparatuses, to have an up and down motion to allow for abdominal flexion of the user permitted by a pivoting action of the seat and torso apparatus sections of the upper level of the base frame. The seat and torso apparatus sections are permitted to pivot in a seesaw type action by a fulcrum cross piece under and supporting the center of each bench section.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This continuation application claims priority benefits under 35U.S.C. § 120 and 37 C.F.R. §1.53(b) to patent application Ser. No.10/091,475 filed Mar. 5, 2002 naming as inventor Joseph B. Hippensteel,which is hereby incorporated by reference. This continuation applicationalso claims priority benefits under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to patentapplication Ser. No. 60/350,242 filed Nov. 10, 2001 naming as inventorJoseph B. Hippensteel, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates generally to exercise machines andmore specifically relates to an antigravity full range of motion fourlimb dry swim exercise machine for providing an overall body exercisemachine that allows virtually every muscle in the body to workanaerobically or aerobically, at the user's choosing, while the user islying down on their back to take pressure off the user's spine, andworking most muscles through a minimal or up to a full range of motionat the user's choosing, which motions can be in one of severaldirections or arcs at the user's choosing.

[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0005] Exercise machines of various types have been in use for manyyears directed to accomplishing many types of fitness results.Typically, exercise machines include many types of exercise devices thatperform either a single exercise or multiple exercises using differentmuscle groups and movements. The devices generally utilize weights,springs, resistance devices or pulleys and sometimes enable the user tocreate motion against the gravity affect on the user's body weight.

[0006] One main problem with conventional exercise machines is that mostmachines or devices or free weights, like barbells and dumbbells, onlyallow for a limited range of motion and limited muscle groups working atone time. Another problem with conventional exercise machines is thatthey provide either aerobic or anaerobic exercises, but usually notboth, and the machines usually focus on one motion repetitively. Afurther problem with conventional exercise machine is that there is nocapability of providing a right and left coordinating, balancing typeaction while making use of many muscle groups and performing theexercise without the compressing effect of gravity on the spine.

[0007] While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose towhich they address, they are not as suitable for providing an overallbody exercise machine that allows virtually every muscle in the body towork anaerobically or aerobically, at the user's choosing, while lyingdown on the user's back to take pressure off the user's spine, andworking most muscles through a minimal or up to a full range of motionat the user's choosing, which motions can be in one of severaldirections or arcs at the user's choosing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention provides a new antigravity full range ofmotion four limb dry swim exercise machine construction which can beutilized for providing an overall body exercise machine that allowsvirtually every muscle in the body to work anaerobically or aerobically,at the user's choosing, while lying down on one's back to take pressureoff the user's spine, and working most muscles through a minimal or upto a full range of motion at the user's choosing, which motions can bein one of several directions or arcs at the user's choosing.

[0009] The construction generally includes a base frame with parallelframe members and supporting cross segments horizontally and verticallyto a second or top parallel frame member mounted above the first framemember. The base frame includes a first end and a second end, with thefirst end having frame adjustment elements to accept arm apparatuses andthe second end having frame adjustment elements to accept legapparatuses. Mounted on top of the base frame top parallel members arepadded bench apparatuses, one for the torso and one for the hips.Adjustably fitted to the first end of the base frame are arm apparatusesfor each arm, and at the second end of the base frame is an adjustablyfitted leg apparatus. Each of the two arm apparatuses and one legapparatus have a first end and a second end, the first ends having anadjustable fitting for width for arms and length for arms and legs and asecond end having a handle for arms and a pedal for the feet with atension device in communication with the middle of the length of each ofthe arm and leg apparatuses. The base frame forms an elongate two-tieredstructure with an adjustable fitting section of the frame for adjustingthe frame length approximately near the first end. The middle of thelength of the base frame has a spring or shock absorber type structureto allow the middle top level of the base frame, supporting the seat andtorso apparatuses, to have an up and down motion to allow for abdominalflexion of the user permitted by a pivoting action of the seat and torsoapparatus sections of the upper level of the base frame. The seat andtorso apparatus sections are permitted to pivot in a seesaw type actionby a fulcrum cross piece under and supporting the center of each benchsection.

[0010] The bench apparatus is an elongate covered padded structurecommonly found in the market place, preferably in two sections, a torsosupporting section and a hip supporting section. Attached to the firstend of the torso section is a similarly padded headrest section. The armapparatuses are an elongate structure having a first end, a middlesection and a second end. The first end has a rotatable handleperpendicular to an adjustable length arm adjoining a middle sectionhaving a tension creating or releasing device, and a second endadaptably fitted to the base frame first end adjustable vertical armaccepting section. The leg apparatus is an elongate structure having afirst end, a middle section, and a second end with two opposablerotating arm pedal parts. The first end adaptably and adjustably fitsinto the leg accepting section of the base frame second end. The lengthof the first end of the leg apparatus is adjustable along its length tothe middle section. The middle section of the leg apparatus is adaptablyand rotatingly adjoined to a tension creating and releasing device. Thesecond ends of the leg apparatus are opposing arm type structures, eachrotating outwardly and circularly around the axis of the tension device,and having a pedal structure on each end perpendicular to the adjustablearm length extending from the tension device.

[0011] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways andis only limited to the claims attached hereto. Also, it is to beunderstood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are forthe purpose of the description and should not be regarded as limitingthe scope of the present invention.

[0012] A primary object of the present invention is to provide anantigravity full range of motion four-limb dry swim exercise machinethat will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices. An objectof the present invention is to provide an antigravity full range ofmotion four limb dry swim exercise machine for providing an overall bodyexercise machine that allows virtually every muscle in the body to workanaerobically or aerobically, at the user's choosing, while lying downon one's back to take pressure off the user's spine, and working mostmuscles through a minimal or up to a full range of motion at the user'schoosing, which motions can be in one of several directions or arcs atthe user's choosing.

[0013] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that allows for a minimal or all theway up to a fully extended range of motion of the user's limbs.

[0014] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that allows the simultaneous use ofalmost every muscle group in the user's body.

[0015] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour-limb dry swim exercise machine that allows the user to perform afull body workout without the detrimental compressing effects of gravityon the spine while exercising.

[0016] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that allows for a balanced right andleft full body action that helps reinforce coordination and body controlfor the user.

[0017] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that allows the user to exerciseaerobically or anaerobically with simple resistance creating orreleasing devices so that many goals can be accomplished like toning,slimming, building muscle mass, or cardiovascular efficiency.

[0018] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that is light, inexpensive,portable, easily stored, small and compact.

[0019] Another object is to provide an antigravity full range of motionfour limb dry swim exercise machine that is fun for a user to use,because of it's versatility in ranges of motion, directions of motion,amount of resistance, and the ability to use more muscles than otherexercise machines or devices, therefore allowing a full body workout inmuch less time.

[0020] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeclear to one skilled in the art and it is intended that these objectsand advantages are within the scope of the present invention.

[0021] To accomplish the above and related objects, this invention maybe embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings,attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings areillustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specificconstruction illustrated without departing from the scope of the presentinvention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of thepresent invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomesbetter understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings, in which like reference characters designate the same orsimilar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

[0023]FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the present invention.

[0024]FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the present invention.

[0025]FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of the inward and outward circularaction of the arm apparatus of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Referring now descriptively to the drawings, in which the samereference characters denote the same or similar elements throughout theFigures, an antigravity full range of motion four limb dry swim exercisemachine or system embodiment of the present invention is designated bythe reference numeral 10. The system 10 includes a base frame 12 havinga pair of parallel frame members 14, 16. The base frame 12 includes aplurality of supporting horizontal cross segments or members 18 and aplurality of vertical segments or members 20 to support a secondparallel top frame 22 above the base frame 12 and forming a frame unit24 for the system 10. The frame unit 24 including a first end 26 and asecond end 28 with the first end 26 having a pair of frame adjustmentmembers 30, 32, which adjustably accept respective arm apparatuses 34,36. The second end 28 having a frame adjustment member 38 to adjustablyaccept a leg apparatus 40.

[0027] Mounted on top of the frame unit 24, and the top frame 22 are apair of padded bench pads or supports 42, 44, one for the torso 42 andone for the hips 44. Adjustably fitted to the first end 26 of the frameunit 24 are the arm apparatuses 34, 36, one for each arm of the user(not illustrated) and at the second end 28 of the frame unit 24 is theadjustably fitted leg apparatus 40. Each of the two arm apparatuses 34,36 and the leg apparatus 40 has a first end 46, 48 and 50 for adjustablyfitting into the frame unit 24. The first ends 46, 48 of the armapparatuses 34, 36 having an adjustable fitting formed by a pair oftubes 52, 54 (the tubes 52, 54 only illustrated in FIG. 1 for theapparatus 34) adjustably and slidably engaged within a pair of largertubes 56, 58 formed in or with the frame unit 24. The tubes 52, 54 arelaterally adjustable for the width of the shoulders and arms of a userand locked by a pin 60 which can be inserted through mating holes in therespective tubes 52, 54 and 56, 58. The length of the arms of the usercan be accommodated in a similar fashion by a vertical tube 66 slidablyengaged in a tube 68 and locked by a pin or bolt 70. The arms 34, 36include adjustable second ends 72, 74, each having a handle 76, 78 to begripped by the user and locked by a pin 79.

[0028] The first leg end 50 has a rectangular L-shaped member 80slidably engaged into a mating member 82 on the frame member 24 andlocked by a pin or bolt 84 to adjust for the length of the user's legs.A second leg end 85 can be slidably mounted vertically in a second end86 of the member 80, locked by a pin or bolt 88. A pedal device 90 forthe feet includes a tension device 92 mounted on the leg end 85. Theframe unit 24 has an adjustable fitting section 94 of the base framemembers 14, 16 for adjusting the frame length locked by bolts or pins95. The middle of the length of the top frame 22 has a spring or shockabsorber type structure 96 to allow the middle of the frame 22,supporting the seat and torso apparatuses 42, 44, to have an up and downmotion to allow for abdominal flexion of the user permitted by apivoting action of the seat and torso apparatus sections or pads 42,44.The seat and torso apparatus sections 42, 44 are permitted to pivot in aseesaw type action by a fulcrum cross piece 98 located under andsupporting the center of each bench section 42, 44 and connected to theshock absorber 96.

[0029] The bench apparatus is an elongate covered padded structurecommonly found in the market place, preferably in two sections 42, 44,the torso supporting section 42 and the hip supporting section 44.Attached to the first end of the torso section 42 is a similarly paddedheadrest section 100. The arm apparatuses 34, 36 each are an elongatestructure having the first end 46, 48, a middle section and the secondend 72, 74. The second end 72, 74 has the rotatable handle 76, 78perpendicular to an adjustable length arm adjoining a middle sectionhaving a tension creating or releasing device 102, 104, and the secondend 72, 74 adjustably fitted to the base frame first end adjustablevertical arm accepting section 32, 34. The leg apparatus 40 is anelongate structure having the first end 50, a middle section, and asecond end 106 with two opposable rotating arm pedal parts 108, 110. Thefirst end 50 adjustably fits into the leg accepting section 80 of thebase frame second end 28. The length of the first end 50 of the legapparatus is adjustable along its length to the middle section. Themiddle section of the leg apparatus is adaptably and rotatinglyadjoining the tension creating and releasing device 92. The second endsof the leg apparatus are adjustable opposing arm type structures 112,114, each rotating outwardly and circularly around the axis of thetension device 92 locked by pins 115, and having the pedal structure108, 110 on each end perpendicular and adjustable on the arm lengthextending from the tension device 92.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the base frame unit 24 is an elongatedtwo-tiered structure, with parallel frame members 12, 22 and horizontaland vertical cross supporting segments 18, 20 from the bottom levelsection 12 to the parallel top level section 22. The entire frame unit24 has the first end 26 and the second end 28, the first end 26 havingthe shoulder width frame adjustment sections 30, 32, best shown in FIGS.1 and 3, to accept the arm apparatuses 34, 36, and the second end 28having leg frame longitudinal adjuster section 82 to accept the legapparatus 40 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and along its lengthapproximately near the first end 26 is the torso length frame adjustment94 as shown in FIG. 2. The bottom section of the base frame 12 rests onthe floor, as shown in FIG. 2 and the upper level is designed to accepttwo or more bench apparatuses 42, 44, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, morespecifically the torso seat pad 42 and the hip seat pad 44. The firstend 26 of the frame unit 24 has a variable shoulder width frameadjustment 30, 32 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, and the arm frame adjusterfittings 72, 74, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, to allow for variable armlengths of the user. The second end of the base frame 28 has thelongitudinal leg frame adjuster sections 80, and the vertical adjustersection 85, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, to allow for variable lengths ofthe user's legs.

[0031] The middle of the length of the frame unit 24 has the abdominalflexion spring device 96, as shown in FIG. 2, to allow for the top levelof the base frame 22, supporting the hip seat pad 44 and the torso seatpad 42 to move up and down with the flexion of the user's abdominalmuscles, as the hip pad 44 and the torso pad 42 pivot on the fulcrumcross piece 98 under the middle of the seat pads 44 and 42. The frameunit 24 is preferably made of a light aluminum or steel material beingstrong enough to allow durability, but light enough to allow easytransport and storage. The spring 98, as shown in FIG. 2 can be assimple as a spring or more like a conventional shock absorber typedevice as commonly found in the market place. The frame unit 24 could bedesigned to have less height for easier storage, or have less lengthadjustability on all adjustable parts for certain limited therapeuticreasons or specific sports related ranges of motion. The frame unit 24could have more of a spring-based frame to allow for more motion andcoordinated movements while exercising. The spring 98 could have moreadjustability for more motion or less motion of the abdominal muscles.The upper body portion of the exercise machine 10, or the lower bodyportion, could have adjustability to lean upward to allow the user to bemore in a seated position if they desire. The frame unit 24 can beformed from round or square tubing.

[0032] The bench apparatus is an elongate covered padded structurecommonly found in the market place, preferably in two sections, thetorso supporting section 42 and the hip supporting section 44. Attachedto the first end of the torso section is the similarly padded headrestsection 100. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the bench apparatus is anelongate covered padded structure, commonly found in the exerciseequipment market place, preferably in two sections, the torso supportingsection 42, and the hip supporting section 44. Attached to the torsosection 42, is the headrest 100. Preferably all seat sections 42, 44 aremade of a wooden base with a foam interior padding and a leather orvinyl covering. The bench apparatus sections 42, 44 could have morecontours to fit more snugly to the shape of the users body. The sections42, 44 could also have more sections or as few as one long section fromhead to hips, which would disallow abdominal action to focus more onlimb movement and associated muscles.

[0033] The arm apparatuses 34, 36 are an elongate structure having afirst end, a middle section and a second end. The second end 72, 74 hasthe rotatable handle 76, 78 perpendicular to the adjustable length armadjoining a middle section having the tension creating or releasingdevice 102, 104, and the second end adaptably fitted to the base framefirst end adjustable vertical arm accepting section 30, 32. As shown inFIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the arm apparatus 34, 36 is an elongate structurehaving a first end, a middle section and a second end. The handle 76,78, best seen in FIGS. 1 and 3, is rotatable and perpendicular to thesecond end arm adjuster 72, 74. The arm handle length adjuster 72, 74 isin direct communication with and rotates through the axis of the middlesection resistance device 102, 104. The middle section of the armapparatus 34, 36, is preferably the friction-creating device 102, 104similar to a brake pad used in a car or bicycle forced into directpressure against the rotating axel of the arm apparatus 34, 36. Thesefriction-creating devices 102, 104 are commonly found in the marketplace used in vehicles as mentioned and also in exercise equipment. Inthe present invention the brake pad mechanism 102, 104 can be tightenedto adjustably create more friction and resistance by turning a screwhandle (not illustrated) inward or outward to the desired resistancelevel as is done in some common exercise equipment in use today.

[0034] The arm apparatus 34, 36 preferably fits into the arm frameadjusters 30, 32, as shown in FIG. 1, and the handles 76, 78 can then berotated in an up and down arc or circular motion in either direction, asshown in FIGS. 1 and 2 by a circular arrow 116. As shown in FIG. 3, thearm apparatus 34, 36 can be vertically rotated and adjusted at thesecond end 72, 74, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, for the handles 76, 78 tobe rotated on an in and out circular motion, as shown by arrows 118, 120in FIG. 3. The arm apparatus 34, 36 allows for several different rangesand directions of motion, but additional variations such as springbiased adjustable lengths of the arm motions (not illustrated) wouldallow elliptical or oblong movements. The arm apparatuses 34, 36 couldbe allowed to swivel to allow any type of direction at the user'sdiscretion during the exercise without having to stop and makeadjustments. The arm apparatuses 34, 36 could be connected by adetachable arm 122 (shown as dotted line in FIG. 1) to allow for use ofonly one resistance device 102 or 104 for the upper body movements. Thearm 122 also would lock the arm apparatus 30, 32 to work together as asingle unit, where desired and could include a cover (not illustrated).The frame of the arm apparatus 30, 32 can be made of round or squaretubing.

[0035] The leg apparatus 40 is an elongate structure having a first end,a middle section, and a second end with the two opposable rotating armpedal parts 108, 110. The first end 50 adaptably and adjustably fitsinto the leg accepting section 80 of the base frame second end. Thelength of the first end of the leg apparatus is adjustable along itslength to the middle section. The middle section of the leg apparatus 40is adaptably and rotatingly adjoining the tension creating and releasingdevice 92. The second ends of the leg apparatus are the adjustableopposing arm type structures 112, 114, each rotating outwardly andcircularly around the axis of the tension device, and having the pedalstructure 108, 110 on each end perpendicular to the adjustable armlength extending from the tension device 92. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and3, the leg apparatus 40, is an elongate structure having a first endadaptably fitted to the base frame second end 28, a middle section, anda second end with the two opposable rotating adjustable arm 112, 114 andthe pedal parts 108, 110. The first end 50 adjustably fits along itslength, and supports a middle section, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Themiddle section resistance device 92 is similar in structure to the abovedescribed arm resistance devices 102, 104. The leg pedal lengthadjusters 112, 114, along the second end length of the leg apparatus,have two parts opposing each other in similar fashion to a bicyclepedal, arm and pedal, apparatus, as best shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. The legapparatus 40 could be used with two moving arm pedals without opposingeach other. The base frame at the end 28 could be split to allow two legapparatuses 40 (not illustrated), one for each leg, so that outward andinward motions could be used similar to the motions for the upper body,as shown in FIG. 3. The frame can be made of round or square tubing.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 the frame unit 24 has parallel lengthswith cross supports and vertical supports, most of which are connectedby welded joints. Adjustable sleeve type fittings allow connections atjoints such as 94, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, each of which are securedby a pin or bolt 95 which fit through the frame's radius, or by a screwin handle bolt (not illustrated) also through the frame. The benchapparatus 42, 44 preferably is bolted to the top frame 22, and isallowed to pivot on it's fulcrum center support 98, by using a bolt 124with a sleeve 126 through the upper portion of the top frame 22 at thefulcrum center under each bench 42 and 44 as best shown in FIG. 2. Thespring 96, as shown in FIG. 2 is bolted to the top frame 22 and thelower base frame 12. The upper base frame 22 between the two sections ofthe bench apparatus 42, 44, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, above the spring98 is also connected with a bolt, and has an overlap of the enlargedconnection hole 126 to allow for up and down motion of the abdominalflexion and spring motion. The headpiece 100 is attached by one or moresprings 130, which could be covered (not illustrated) that allow adefined range of motion for the neck of the user. The resistance devicesfor the leg motion 92 and for the arm motion 102, 104 are mounted bywelding or bolts similar in design to a bicycle pedal axel device.Tension or resistance can be applied inside or outside against therotating axel, as is found in many exercise bicycles and tread mills.The handles 76, 78 and the pedals 108, 110, as shown in all FIGS. 1, 2and 3, are attached also with a bolt through a sleeve allowing rotationas exercise is performed, as is commonly found on a bicycle pedal. Apair of belts 132, 134 of the bench apparatus 10 are attached (notillustrated) under the torso seat 42 and the hip seat 44 and boltedtightly (not illustrated) to the top frame 22, and are adjustablyconnected (not illustrated) above or to the side of the user, preferablyusing a Velcro type of connection. The belts 132, 134 can make use of abuckle or snap together connection (not illustrated) securing the userto the bench apparatus. All frame parts of the frame unit 24 canalternatively be bolted together or secured with push through pins aspreviously described with respect to the adjustment arms 34, 36, as canbe seen in FIG. 2. Magnetic resistance mechanisms can also be employedin the pivoting sections 92, 102 and 104 as is commonly used instationary bicycle wind trainers.

[0037] The anti gravity range of motion four limb dry swim exercisemachine 10, marketed under the trademark AGROM-4LDS, operates by havingthe user lie on their back, after adjusting the resistance devices 92,102 and 104 as desired, the arm and leg positions to the desired lengthfor range of motion, and fastening the belts 136, 134 tightly to thetorso and the hips. The user then begins to rotate the arm handles 76,78 around the axis 102,104 in an up and down circular motion as can beseen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and the leg pedals around it's axis 92, shown byarrows 116, 134, 136 as can be seen in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. The user canmake circular motions in either direction to emphasize differentmuscles, for example the upper body motion can be up toward above thehead, then following the circular motion out away from the chest andthen down toward the abdominals followed by beginning to pull thehandles 76, 78 back up toward the chest, which would emphasize differentmuscles than rotating the handles in an opposite direction. The arms canmove in a half revolution ahead of each other in a fashion similar topeddling a bicycle or the user can rotate the handles 76, 78 together inthe circular path in either direction. The arm apparatus 34, 36 can berotated 90 degrees at its adjustable arm frame to emphasize differentmuscle groups, as shown by the arrows 118, 120 in FIG. 3. The range ofmotion can be easily changed to a smaller or larger range depending onthe specific needs or goals of the user by adjusting the arm lengths atthe sections 72, 74 and the leg lengths at the sections 112, 114. Theresistance can be increased or decreased also at the arm tension devices102, 104 and leg tension device 92. A typical workout could be to startslowly with a smaller range of motion with little or no resistance for awarm up. As the workout progresses, the range of motion and resistancecould be increased to work harder through a fuller range of motion. Thearms and legs and abdominals can all work in unison thereby creatingmore work and coordination of effort and body parts. The AGROM-4LDSexercise machine 10 is an extremely versatile system allowing emphasison virtually any muscle group or anaerobic or aerobic needs or goals.The machine 10 can build or tone, build strength or endurance, is light,compact and portable and can be used by any age person or user for anytype of goal.

[0038] As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operationof the present invention, the same should be apparent from the abovedescription. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the mannerof usage and operation will be provided.

[0039] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realizedthat the optimum dimensional relationships for the various parts of thepresent invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape,form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemedreadily apparent to one skilled in the art, and all equivalentrelationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in thespecification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0040] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only ofthe principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modificationsand changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the claimsof the present invention.

That which is claimed:
 1. An exercise machine, comprising: a benchhaving a length and width mounted on a frame for a user to lie on theirback; a pair of independently adjustable arm exercise mechanisms mountedon a first end of said frame, each of said arm mechanisms including arotatable arm to be rotated around an axis of rotation by the user'sarms, each said rotatable arm including a shaft portion that is separateand distinct from the shaft portion of said other rotatable arm, eachsaid shaft portion defining said axis of rotation of said rotatable arm;and an adjustable leg exercise mechanism mounted on a second end of saidframe, said leg mechanism including a pair of rotatable pedals to berotated by the user's feet so that the user's feet and pedals move in acircular motion around an axis of rotation transverse to a directionalong the bench's length, each said rotatable pedal connected to arotatable member connected to a shaft mechanism, said shaft mechanismdefining said axis of rotation of said pedals.
 2. The exercise machineof claim 1, including a headrest mounted to said bench at said first endof said frame by at least one spring mechanism, said spring mechanismrunning in a direction along the length of said bench and positionedbetween said first end of said bench and said headrest to allow a rangeof motion for the user's head and neck.
 3. The exercise machine of claim1, including each said arm mechanism being laterally adjustable fromsaid frame width to accommodate the width of the user's arms andshoulders.
 4. The exercise machine of claim 3, including each said armmechanism being vertically adjustable from said frame such that saidaxis of rotation is capable of being moved in a vertical direction fromsaid frame to adjust the circle of rotation of said arm mechanism. 5.The exercise machine of claim 1, including at least one of said armmechanisms rotatable about an adjustable tension device.
 6. The exercisemachine of claim 1, including a bar attachable to said arm mechanisms tofix their relationship to cause such arm mechanisms to rotate together,and detachable to permit the arm mechanisms to rotate independently ofone another.
 7. The exercise machine of claim 1, including said armmechanism pivotable vertically to rotate said axis of rotation.
 8. Theexercise machine of claim 1, including said leg mechanism beingvertically adjustable from said frame such that said axis of rotation iscapable of being moved in a vertical direction from said frame to adjustthe circle of rotation of said pedals.
 9. The exercise machine of claim8, including said leg mechanism including said pedals being adjustableso as to adjust a radius of said circle of rotation of said pedals. 10.An exercise machine, comprising: a bench having a length and widthmounted on a frame for a user to lie on their back; a pair of adjustablearm exercise mechanisms mounted on a first end of said frame, each ofsaid arm mechanisms including a rotatable arm to be rotated around anaxis of rotation by the user's arms, each said arm mechanism beingvertically adjustable from said frame such that said axis of rotation iscapable of being moved in a vertical direction from said frame to adjustthe circle of rotation of said arm mechanism; and at least oneadjustable leg exercise mechanism mounted on a second end of said frame,said leg mechanism including a pair of rotatable pedals to be rotated bythe user's feet so that the user's feet and pedals move in a circularmotion around an axis of rotation transverse to a direction along thebench's length, said leg mechanism vertically adjustable from said framesuch that said axis of rotation is capable of being moved in a verticaldirection from said frame to adjust the circle of rotation of saidpedals.
 11. The exercise machine of claim 10, including a headrestmounted to said bench at said first end of said frame by at least onespring mechanism, said spring mechanism running in a direction along thelength of said bench and positioned between said first end of said benchand said headrest to allow a range of motion for the user's head andneck.
 12. The exercise machine of claim 10, including each said armmechanism being laterally adjustable from said frame width toaccommodate the width of the user's arms and shoulders.
 13. The exercisemachine of claim 10, including a bar attachable to said arm mechanismsto fix their relationship to cause such arm mechanisms to rotatetogether, and detachable to permit the arm mechanisms to rotateindependently of one another.
 14. The exercise machine of claim 10,including said arm mechanism pivotable vertically to rotate said axis ofrotation.
 15. An exercise machine, comprising: a bench having a lengthand width mounted on a frame for a user to lie on their back; a pair ofadjustable arm exercise mechanisms mounted on a first end of said frame,each of said arm mechanisms including a rotatable arm to be rotatedaround an axis of rotation by the user's arms; at least one adjustableleg exercise mechanism mounted on a second end of said frame, said legmechanism including a pair of rotatable pedals to be rotated by theuser's feet so that the user's feet and pedals move in a circular motionaround an axis of rotation transverse to a direction along the bench'slength; and a headrest mounted to said bench at said first end of saidframe by at least one spring mechanism, said spring mechanism running ina direction along the length of said bench and positioned between saidfirst end of said bench and said headrest to allow a range of motion forthe user's head and neck.
 16. The exercise machine of claim 15, whereinthe spring mechanism extends at least part of the way across a spacebetween the headrest and the frame.
 17. An exercise machine, comprising:a bench having a length and width mounted on a frame for a user to lieon their back, said bench and frame being formed in two sectionsadjustable longitudinally; and a shock absorbing crosspiece mounted tothe frame between said two sections and defining a fulcrum to allow saidsections to be tilted relative to one another, and a shock absorber-likedevice mounted to the frame to provide spring support for the crosspieceat its fulcrum, the tilting of the sections by pivoting of thecrosspiece as the shock absorber device moves allowing the user to bendabdominally.
 18. The exercise machine of claim 17, wherein the shockabsorber-like device includes a spring.
 19. The exercise machine ofclaim 17, wherein the shock absorber-like device includes a shockabsorber.